Response to Synodal Processes
STATEMENT TO THE SYNOD ON SYNODALITY SISTERS OF CHARITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY En Español Our Synodal response bears witness to our founding spirit. We are Sisters of Charity…
2022 Jubilarians
The following Diamond Jubilarians are celebrating 70 years in religious life with the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. They entered the BVM congregation Feb. 2, 1952. They…
That’s a Wrap! Award-Winning “Exploring Intersections” Concludes
On March 9, employees at the BVM Center in Dubuque, Iowa, gathered together to support BVM President LaDonna Manternach as she joined the discussion, “Navigating the Road Ahead” on the…
BVM Legacy of Love: Fullness of Life Counseling and Development Initiative
Eunice Oduware’s business selling fish and soup items has expanded thanks to the Fullness of Life Counseling and Development Initiative Centre (FULIFE) and a Ministry Partnership Grant from the Sisters…
Imagine a World at Peace
Imagine a world in which active nonviolence is the normative daily news story. You may chuckle and say, “Dream on,” and this is exactly what I am going to ask…
Fifth Sunday of Lent: Jesus Speaks the Power of the Cross
JESUS SPEAKS OF THE POWER OF THE CROSS GOSPEL Jn 12:20–33 FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT I look at your cross, O Christ, and I read there the song of your love.”—St…
Catholic Sisters Start Live-streamed Social Justice Discussions
The Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary join Catholic Sisters from 24 congregations in four states this March to launch a yearlong, live-streamed conversation series on the leading…
Small, Personal Gatherings Replace UN Meeting
Bridget Goldbeck and Roberta White found hope for the future in the stories of Lyria and Marlene from Mozambique and Noella from Uganda. They met the young women in small…
BVMs Practice Catholic Impact Investing
The Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary are partners in a growing group taking a Catholic Impact Investing Pledge. Recently 15 new partners signed on to the pledge,…
BVM Sisters in the News
Joan Fitzgerald, BVM, president of Xavier College Preparatory in Phoenix, was named one of Phoenix Business Journal’s Most Admired Leaders for 2020. Joan is joined by 29 other leaders from…